chelsea wears
beauty blog
FACE: Tarte Smooth Operator Tinted Moisturizer in Agent 00 // NAKED2 Palette // EOS Balm (8.25.12)
A nice, natural look that verges on Uncle Fester in the middle, but pulls through in the end. Products Used: Tarte Amazonian ...
A nice, natural look that verges on Uncle Fester in the middle, but pulls through in the end.
Products Used:
Tarte
Amazonian Clay Tinted Moisturizer in Agent 00
MAC
Studio Fix Powder in NW15
Smashbox
Photo Set Finishing Powder SPF 15
Bobbi Brown
Creamy Concealer in Porcelain
Bobbi Brown
Corrector in Porcelain Bisque
NARS
Blush in Luster
Dior
Shimmer Powder in Amber Diamond
MAC
Paint Pot in Painterly
Urban Decay
Eye Shadow in Foxy, Tease, YDK, and Busted from the NAKED2 Palette
Revlon
Grow Luscious Mascara in Blackest Black
Stila
Smudge Stick in Silver Dollar
MAC
Eyebrow Pencil in Spiked
EOS
Balm
forever 21
What I Wore: 10.1.12
You know I love a crazy floral trouser -- the more they look like pajamas and give me a fupa, the better. ...and these were just 19 bucks ...
You know I love a crazy floral trouser -- the more they look like pajamas and give me a fupa, the better.
...and these were just 19 bucks from Forever 21!
Top
: Zara
Pants
: Forever 21
Sandals
: Sam Edelman
Bag
: Forever 21
Necklace
:
Minoux "Tiny Bar"
3.1 phillip lim
WANT: 3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli Satchel
You know that story your parents used to read you, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie ? It's a phrase that has stuck with me my whole life and...
You know that story your parents used to read you,
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
? It's a phrase that has stuck with me my whole life and I find myself saying it quite often... though mostly in a bratty
I told you so
sort of way to my boyfriend. Well, I am writing a new version entitled,
If You Give a Chelsea a Designer Bag
. It explores the downward spiral of a post grad upon obtaining her first designer bag,
Alexander Wang's Rocco Duffle
, and how that one fateful purchase was the proverbial blood in the water for this great white (bag) shark (
Side Note:
Don't you think it's a little racist to the other sharks to call them
Great White
Sharks, I mean.. jeez...). Enough of my attempts at
Amelia Bedelia
-esque humor (Wow, I'm really pulling out the children's book references in this post), I'm obsessed with the 3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli.
[
black with silver hardware
/
aubergine with black hardware
/
black with black hardware
]
This bag is everything -- it's sexy and feminine, but masculine at the same time; it's structured and formal, but slouchy and cool; and it's expensive as f@!* looking, but with a price tag under $900. It's the Celine Luggage Tote for the everyday working girl (so long as this "working girl" I allude to is, like, REALLY working a lot at a REALLY high paying job).
I've drooled over this bag in the flesh and I don't recommend anyone else do that because you will not be able to get the Pashli out of your mind. It's not crazy heavy (newer models come with a detachable shoulder strap), the construction is gorgeous (though only one interior pocket), and the shape is versatile (zips can be worn up or down for a different look). The three pictured above are the sexiest of the sexy, in my opinion: The black with silver hardware is the most adaptable and everyday; the aubergine is the trendiest, for the buyer who's not afraid of a designer bag in a color other than black (I am not one of those daring individuals); and the black on black is the coolest, most modern and sexy feeling one to me.
I keep calling this bag sexy, is this weird for anyone? Is there some sort of -philia or -ism I should be diagnosed with? Crack open your DSM-IV and get back to me on that one. If you need me, I'll be the girl drooling and creepily stroking the bag wall at Barneys Co-Op.
dolce vita
What I Wore: 9.26.12
I just can't get enough of my Dolce Vita Jax boots and this oversized Zara sweater... so excuse me for this outfit looking so similar t...
I just can't get enough of my Dolce Vita Jax boots and this oversized Zara sweater... so excuse me for this outfit looking
so similar to this one
.
I must admit, I am still a little scarred from Kate in the Lizzie McGuire movie making such a big stink about "outfit repeating." Bitch.
P.S. Where Are They Now Fun Fact: Miranda -- excuse me, Lalaine -- was addicted to meth.
P.P.S. Gordo, if you're out there, give me a call.
check out my sweet battle wound from surgery!
Sweater
: Zara
Top
: Gap
Jeans
:
Topshop Leigh
Boots
:
Dolce Vita "Jax"
Necklace
:
Garnett Jewelry "Media Luna"
beauty blog
OPI - Brisbane Bronze
OPI's Brisbane Bronze is one of my favorite nail colors. It looks quite awful (in my opinion) in the first image below, but thankfully ...
OPI's Brisbane Bronze
is one of my favorite nail colors. It looks quite awful (in my opinion) in the first image below, but thankfully you can see its beauty in the second image. It's a gorgeous rusty/bronze/copper color and wears very well, as most OPI polishes do. I love a shiny metallic polish and this one is a go-to in both the summer and fall for me.
coupon code
Save While Spending: 10% off Urban Outfitters
This Friday - Sunday get 10% in Urban Outfitters with ANY college ID (doesn't matter how old it is!)
This Friday - Sunday get 10% in
Urban Outfitters
with ANY college ID (doesn't matter how old it is!)
coupon code
Coupon Code: 20-30% off Neiman Marcus
Another day, another sale -- next up, Neiman Marcus . No code needed... but don't forget 4% cash back on Ebates !
Another day, another sale -- next up,
Neiman Marcus
.
No code needed... but don't forget
4% cash back on Ebates
!
bloomingdales
Coupon Code: 15-20% off Bloomingdales
For 15%-20% off Bloomingdales , act fast (today only!) with code " FASHION "! And don't forget 3% cash back on Ebates! ...
For 15%-20% off
Bloomingdales
, act fast (today only!) with code "
FASHION
"!
And don't forget
3% cash back on Ebates!
beauty blog
FACE: Dr. Jart+ Beauty Balm // Laura Mercier Mineral Powder in Tender Rose and YSL Glossy Stain in #1 (8.22.12)
If you loved my makeup here and here , watch how I created this YSL Glossy Stain look! Products Used: Dr. Jart+ Premium Beaut...
If you loved my makeup
here
and
here
, watch how I created this YSL Glossy Stain look!
Products Used:
Dr. Jart+
Premium Beauty Balm SPF 45 PA+++
Laura Mercier
Mineral Powder SPF 15 in Tender Rose
Tarte
Mineral Bronzer in Park Avenue Princess
Smashbox
Photo Set Finishing Powder SPF 15
Bobbi Brown
Creamy Concealer in Porcelain
MAC
Paint Pot in Painterly
Urban Decay
Glide On 24/7 Eye Shadow Pencil in JuJu
MAC
Eye Shadow in Honey Lust
Stila
Smudge Stick in Koi
Revlon
Grow Luscious Mascara in Blackened Brown
MAC
Eyebrow Pencil in Spiked
Yves Saint Laurent
Glossy Stain #1 - Violet Edition
bluefly
Coupon Code: 20-40% Off Bluefly
Next up on the Tour de Friends and Family... Bluefly ! Code " FAMIILY " gets you 20-40% off (and don't forget 3.5% cash bac...
Next up on the Tour de Friends and Family...
Bluefly
!
Code "
FAMIILY
" gets you 20-40% off (and don't forget
3.5% cash back on Ebates!
).
coupon code
Coupon Code: 20% Off Shopbop
Shopbop 's sale only lasts a few days, so act fast! Code " WEAREFAMILY " gets you 20% off your order and there's also 2...
Shopbop
's sale only lasts a few days, so act fast!
Code "
WEAREFAMILY
" gets you 20% off your order and there's also
2.5% cash back on Ebate
s!
coupon code
Coupon Code: 20% Off Saks Fifth Avenue
Let the coupon codes roll, the friends and family season is upon us... first up, Saks Fifth Avenue ! The code " FRNFAM2 " gets ...
Let the coupon codes roll, the friends and family season is upon us... first up,
Saks Fifth Avenue
!
The code "
FRNFAM2
" gets you 20% off (with exclusions) and
5% cash back on Ebates!
boots
WANT: Nordstrom BP. Trolley Ankle Boot
I have an insatiable obsession with ankle boots at the moment. I saw the Trolley Ankle Boot on Nordstrom's site today and naturally fel...
I have an insatiable obsession with ankle boots at the moment. I saw the
Trolley Ankle Boot
on Nordstrom's site today and naturally fell in love. I blame the
Dolce Vita Jax boot
. It's a gateway boot. I'm going to move on to harder, more expensive boots -- the kind of boots that need to be smuggled into the country. Before I know it I'm going to be found in a dirty gutter, overdosed on fabulous.
She. was. so. young.
[
bp. trolley ankle boot
- $99.95 ]
To Note:
they look quite similar to a certain
Topshop Ambush boot
that I missed out on months back.
(but minus the seam on the front, so even better!)
brother
What We Wore: 9.17.12
We got a little snap happy before a dinner date with my grandparents, enjoy! If you prefer to see a YouTube video with some commentary, c...
We got a little snap happy before a dinner date with my grandparents, enjoy!
If you prefer to see a YouTube video with some commentary,
click here
!
Tank
: H&M
Vest
:
Zara "Reversible Waistcoat"
Jeans
:
Topshop Leigh
Boots
:
Dolce Vita "Jax"
Bag
: Topshop
Uh oh, brother invasion!!!!
Let me just fix your collar....
Andd..... voila!
Drumroll please.....
I present: SiblingWears
And here we are laughing at how I had said I would never ever put him on my blog.
MamaWears joins in on the OOTD party too!
Tank
: Target
Belt
: Goodwill
Skirt
:
Zara "Long Skirt with Elasticated Waist"
Necklace
: My Great-Grandmother's
Boots
:
Dolce Vita "Jax"
Now for some cheesy family photos...
Okay, now stop taking pictures!!!!!!
beauty blog
FACE: Laura Mercier Mineral Powder in Tender Rose and NYX Matte Lipstick in Indie Flick (7.29.12)
I don't normally wear eyeliner because it can feel harsh with my complexion, but here's a tip: brown eyeliner is a great alterna...
I don't normally wear eyeliner because it can feel harsh with my complexion,
but here's a tip: brown eyeliner is a great alternative if you have lighter hair!
Products Used:
NARS
Makeup Primer with SPF 20
Laura Mercier
Mineral Powder SPF 15 in Tender Rose
Make Up For Ever
Full Cover Concealer in 1
Tarte
Mineral Bronzer in Park Avenue Princess
Smashbox
Photo Set Finishing Powder SPF 15
NARS
Blush in Luster
Dior
Shimmer Powder in Amber Diamond
MAC
Paint Pot in Painterly
MAC
Eye Shadow in Wedge
Smashbox
Cream Eyeliner in Midnight Brown
Smashbox
Eye Beam Double-Ended Brightener
Revlon
Grow Luscious Mascara in Blackened Brown
MAC
Eye Shadow in Show Stopper (LE)
NYX
Matte Lipstick in "Indie Flick"
beauty blog
Color Club x Birchbox - Put a Pin in it
I didn't get this Color Club x Birchbox collab polish in my September Birchbox , but I used some of my handy Birchbox points to nab it a...
I didn't get this Color Club x Birchbox collab polish in
my September Birchbox
, but I used some of my handy Birchbox points to nab it after I saw it in various box videos. It's not as rose gold as I thought it would turn out, but is nevertheless very pretty and the light pink shimmer goes well with my skin tone. I only noticed chips around the tops of my most used fingers after a few days wear, but I simply clipped my nails and it was like having a fresh polish job! Does anyone else do that? My lazy girl tip to making your manicure last longer. Hm... what else to say.... ah yes, it was very easy to apply -- believe it or not, this is just one coat!
Ever since I started eating healthier, taking supplements, and drinkin' green juice every morning my nails have been CRAZY strong and growing incredibly fast. I don't even like to keep my nails long, but I've been growing them out more of curiosity than anything. While they look nice, they are really annoying -- it's harder to type on my iPhone and computer, foundation I'm trying to get out of sample pots gets stuck under them (eckkk!), I feel paranoid they are going to break, etc... On the other hand, my dog seems to be enjoying get scratched by them. Sorry Dex, I'm cutting em!
How do you wear your nails -- long.. short.. fake?
american apparel
What I Wore: 8.31.12
This outfit had all kinds of stuff going on behind scenes with it. I had my mind set on wearing the black Jax and nothing would stop me; no...
This outfit had all kinds of stuff going on behind scenes with it. I had my mind set on wearing the black
Jax
and nothing would stop me; not even my lack of a black skirt or tights, which were pretty much crucial pieces for the look I'd developed in my head.
Desperate times call for desperate measures.
Those tights were a back-of-the-drawer-find in my mom's dresser and have seen better days -- so many pills all over them. ANDD would you believe that the skirt I'm wearing is actually an old American Apparel cropped halter top? Why I owned that to begin with I'm not sure, but I wrapped the halter ties around my waist like a belt and BLAM! Changin' the blog name to MacGuyver Wears!
It didn't end there. Would you also believe my hair is only half done because I blew up the electrical outlet in the bathroom? I haven't seen that many sparks since my first date with Ryan, ba doom cha. Just kidding, it wasn't that magical of a first date. Sorry Ry! If you want to hear me talking about this incident (and hear me butcher the pronunciation of "joie" again and again), check out
the video version of this OOTD
on my
YouTube channel, ChelseaWears
.
Sweater
: Joie from Saks Outlet
Skirt
: Actually an American Apparel Halter Crop Top
Tights
: (Very Old) J.Jill from the Back of my Mom's Closet
Boots
:
Dolce Vita "Jax"
Purse
:
Zara "City Bag with Chain"
Necklace
:
Minoux "Tiny Bar"
beauty blog
Monthly Beauty Favorites: September 2012
Another month, another Favorites video... and Empties too! Products Mentioned: Kerastase Nutritive Oleo-Relax Serum Urban Decay...
Another month, another
Favorites
video... and
Empties
too!
Products Mentioned:
Kerastase Nutritive Oleo-Relax Serum
Urban Decay
De Slick Makeup Setting Spray
Sesame Oil
Laura Mercier
Second Skin Cheek Color in Rose Bloom
MAC
Eye Shadow in Sable
Make Up For Ever
Smoky Lash
MAC
Cream Color Base in Hush
What were your favorite beauty products this month?
brother
What I Wore: 8.30.12
This outfit incorporates two of my very favorite purchases of late, and possibly of the whole year! My giant Zara sweater and my Dolce Vita ...
This outfit incorporates two of my very favorite purchases of late, and possibly of the whole year! My giant Zara sweater and my
Dolce Vita "Jax" boots
are some of the most comfortable things I've got in my closet (excluding pajamas and harem pants!) and I cannot imagine my wardrobe without them. The sweater has never been available online, and I would know because I literally obsessively scan the entirety of Zara's website once a day. Psycho! I bought it in the San Francisco location in mid-August (for ~$90) and it was still on the sales floor as of mid-September. I featured it in a
haul video
and it sounds like people were able to track it down at their local Zaras across various states and countries, so good luck if you've caught the oversized knitwear bug!
As for the "Jax," well... I just can't say anything more about them besides they are the best and you need them and you WILL NOT regret it. I cannot stop wearing them. Literally. I sleep in them. Okay, that's a lie. Bygones. More looks with the boots are soon to be posted (in the lighter "sand" color, to boot -- pun intended?), so check back! As per usual, this outfit was also featured in
an outfit video
on my YouTube channel,
ChelseaWears
, if you'd prefer me awkwardly standing in my childhood bedroom mumbling through a temporary fever.
Sweater
: Zara
Shirt
: Urban Outfitters
Layered Tank
: H&M
Jeans
: Car Mar from LF
Boots
:
Dolce Vita "Jax"
Necklace
:
Garnett Jewelry "Media Luna"
My mom and brother wanted to get in on the action too...
Mom's Sandals
: Nordstom
(Of course, I picked them out for her!)
Sean's Sneakers
: Buffalo Exchange
(Yet again, another pick of mine! I bought these for him for his birthday gift a few years ago.)
Andddd I got photobombed by my brother. This organic bamboo ensamble is not Chelsea approved!
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